Why Melania Trump is proof that politics is always a game of other halves

The First Lady-in-waiting stirred controversy by declining to join her husband at the White House for six months. Spouses now have a crucial role to play in politics... but not all want to take part. Ed Power reports

Why Melania Trump is proof that politics is always a game of other halves

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There was a rare moment of drama in Donald Trump's march on the White House this week as it was announced First Lady-in-waiting Melania Trump is to break with convention by remaining in New York for at least the first six months of her husband's presidency. As with other aspects of Trump's assault on American political norms, the news has threatened to burn the internet to the ground.

Melania Trump has come under fire for not joining her husband Donald Trump in the first six months when he becomes the US President

Power couple: Hillary and Bill Clinton

Power couple: Michelle and Barack Obama

There was a rare moment of drama in Donald Trump's march on the White House this week as it was announced First Lady-in-waiting Melania Trump is to break with convention by remaining in New York for at least the first six months of her husband's presidency. As with other aspects of Trump's assault on American political norms, the news has threatened to burn the internet to the ground.

Some of the critics of the mogul-turned-politician describe Melania's bombshell as insulting to the office of Commander-in-Chief. That's despite the fact that the delay is to allow the couple's 10-year-old son, Barron, to complete his school year in Manhattan. No matter, say anti-Trump campaigners. A First Lady's duty is to be at her husband's side - which means relocating at the first opportunity to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Adding to the controversy is the fact that Melania's continued presence bang in the middle of America's largest city is at the expense of the taxpayer. The hefty Secret Service detail at Trump Tower - now a scene of regular protests - is at a cost of $1m per day, according to CNN. Melania isn't simply flouting protocol. She is contributing to the wilful waste of public finances against which her husband has railed.

The furore speaks to the immense scrutiny directed at the First Lady - an unofficial position without an equivalent in other democracies. It is no exaggeration to say that First Ladies often loom as prominently as their husbands.

Michelle Obama, one of the most popular occupants of the Executive Residence, enjoys higher approval ratings than Barack. Nancy Reagan was, for her part, perceived as a cautionary voice in her husband's administration (until it was reported she encouraged Ronald to consult astrologers before big decisions). When she passed away in March, former President George W Bush attended the funeral along with four present and former First Ladies.

And what of the least-admired recent First Lady, Hillary Clinton? Her reputation as gimlet-eyed triangulator was set in marble when Bill claimed the Oval Office - and would haunt her as she herself sought the biggest job in politics.

First Lady is a role that defines you for life - for good or ill. On this side of the Atlantic, the extraordinary deference shown to presidential spouses has long baffled. There is simply no analogous post.

In this part of the world, we also expect political spouses to smile for the cameras and then get out of the picture. Contrast the warmth towards seen-but-never-heard Samantha Cameron - a daughter of wealth whose most impressive achievement was to manage a luxury goods brand - with the vitriol directed at Cherie Blair, guilty of the unforgivable crime of holding passionately held opinions she was not afraid to voice.

"Cherie was determined to show that she can be her own woman, pursue her own career, maintain her own political views and do the wife and mother bit as well - everything women are told to aspire to," wrote Guardian leader writer Anne Perkins. "Yet she's the one regarded as a failure."

In view of the fuss over Melania Trump's slow procession to the White House, one, moreover, shudders to imagine what Americans would make of Joachim Sauer, a professor of theoretical chemistry and, it also happens, husband of the world's most powerful woman, German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Sauer has become an object of cult fascination in Germany because of his determination to duck the spotlight (one newspaper said he was "as invisible as a molecule").

He infamously declined to attend his wife's 2005 inauguration, instead watching "some" of the event on television at his university. Later he would earn ridicule for flying by budget airline to Italy rather than pay a modest fee in order to accompany his wife on the government jet. "Each of us goes about their job," Merkel said to Bunte, the German celebrity magazine. "I'm not a housewife and he's not a househusband."

The closest the inscrutable Sauer has come to commandeering the headlines on his own was when he complained to city officials in Berlin about a public performance near the couple's apartment, which registered eight decibels above permitted levels.

"We had an expectation that if we kept at it, he would, sooner or later give an interview," political columnist Hugo Muller-Vogg of mass-circulation German daily Bild told reporters. "But he stuck to his principles throughout, and there's something about that you have to admire."

In the United States maintaining so low a profile would be regarded as un-American. Lady Bird Johnson, wife of Lyndon B, travelled the American South promoting the 1964 Civil Rights Act and, following her husband's death, became an advocate for nature conservation.

Just as active was Betty Ford, who spoke out on social issues and candidly discussed her struggle with alcoholism. In 1982, five years after Gerald Ford's ousting from the White House, she established the Betty Ford Centre, a rehabilitation facility for addicts.

US President Barack Obama shakes hands as he meets with Republican President-elect Donald Trump on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump shake hands during a transition planning meeting in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama shakes hands as he meets with Republican President-elect Donald Trump on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

President-elect Donald Trump meets with US President Barack Obama during an update on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: U.S. President Barack Obama speaks while meeting with President-elect Donald Trump (L) following a meeting in the Oval Office November 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. Trump is scheduled to meet with members of the Republican leadership in Congress later today on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 10: President-elect Donald Trump (L) talks after a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) in the Oval Office November 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. Trump is scheduled to meet with members of the Republican leadership in Congress later today on Capitol Hill. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

President-elect Donald Trump (L) talks after a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama (R) in the Oval Office November 10, 2016 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama meets with Republican President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

US President Barack Obama meets with President-elect Donald Trump to update him on transition planning in the Oval Office at the White House on November 10, 2016 in Washington,DC. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

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Musician Lagy Gaga stages a protest against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on a sanitation truck outside Trump Tower in New York City after midnight on election day November 9, 2016.
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Madeline Lopes, left, and Cassidy Irwin, both of Oakland, march with other protesters in downtown Oakland, Calif., early Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. President-elect Donald TrumpÄôs victory set off multiple protests. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group via AP)

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Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 09: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and Vice President Joseph Biden (L) share a moment during a statement on the election results at the Rose Garden of the White House November 9, 2016 in Washington, DC. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has won the election and will become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton pauses as she makes a concession speech after being defeated by Republican President-elect Donald Trump, in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, accompanied by her husband former President Bill Clinton, pauses as she concedes the presidential election at the New Yorker Hotel on November 9, 2016 in New York City. Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2016 presidential election in the early hours of the morning in a widely unforeseen upset. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech after being defeated by Republican President-elect Donald Trump, as former President Bill Clinton and running mate Tim Kaine(R) look on in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JEWEL SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

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An Iranian woman walks past a mural on the wall of the former US embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran on November 9, 2016.
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TOPSHOT - Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump flanked by members of his family speaks to supporters during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. Trump won the US presidency. / AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

TOPSHOT - US President-elect Donald Trump arrives with his son Baron at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Republican president-elect Donald Trump delivers his acceptance speech during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

US President-elect Donald Trump arrives with his son Baron and wife Melania at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. AFP/Getty Images

Donald Trump as he makes his acceptance speech in New York following his victory to become he 45th president of the United States. Pic: Paco Anselmi/PA Wire

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump walks on stage during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Republican presidential elect Donald Trump (L) arrives to speak during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

US President-elect Donald Trump arrives at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Republican presidential elect Donald Trump arrives to speak during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence (C) speaks to supporters at Republican president-elect Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump flashes a sign during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: People celebrate during the call for Republican president-elect Donald Trump at his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 9, 2016 in New York City. at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence walks on stage with his wife Karen Pence at Republican president-elect Donald Trump election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Americans went to the polls yerterday to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence speaks to supporters at Republican president-elect Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Americans went to the polls yerterday to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence (C) speaks to supporters at Republican president-elect Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Americans went to the polls yerterday to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

US Republican Vice President elect Mike Pence and his wife Carol arrive at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. Donald Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

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US President-elect Donald Trump arrives with his son Baron and wife Melania at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump walks on stage during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Republican presidential elect Donald Trump (L) arrives to speak during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Republican president-elect Donald Trump acknowledges the crowd during his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

US President-elect Donald Trump arrives at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Republican presidential elect Donald Trump arrives to speak during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence (C) speaks to supporters at Republican president-elect Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump flashes a sign during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Timothy A. CLARYTIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: People celebrate during the call for Republican president-elect Donald Trump at his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 9, 2016 in New York City. at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Donald Trump defeated Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence walks on stage with his wife Karen Pence at Republican president-elect Donald Trump election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Americans went to the polls yerterday to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence speaks to supporters at Republican president-elect Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Americans went to the polls yerterday to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Vice president-elect Mike Pence (C) speaks to supporters at Republican president-elect Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown in the early morning hours of November 9, 2016 in New York City. Americans went to the polls yerterday to choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

US Republican Vice President elect Mike Pence and his wife Carol arrive at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. Donald Trump stunned America and the world Wednesday, riding a wave of populist resentment to defeat Hillary Clinton in the race to become the 45th president of the United States. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

File photo dated 25/06/16 of Donald Trump, who is to be the next president of the United States after voters gambled on his promise to "Make America Great Again". PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Wednesday November 9, 2016. See PA story POLITICS President. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Donald Trump supporters react outside the White House in Washington during the US presidential election night on November 9, 2016. Millions of Americans turned out on November 8th to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / andrew birajANDREW BIRAJ/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cheer during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: An attendee holds up a sign in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that reads "Hispanics For Trump" during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Supporter of Republican candidate Donald Trump, Robin Labani, 50, of Gilbert, Arizona cheers as election results come in during a viewing party at a hotel in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on November 8, 2016.
Millions of Americans voted November 8th for their new leader in a historic election that will either elevate Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president or hand power to maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / Laura SegallLAURA SEGALL/AFP/Getty Images

A supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reacts to early results during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: People cheer at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Campaign chairman John Podesta speaks on stage at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

People gather around Times Square to view televised results of the US presidential election on November 8, 2016 in New York. AFP/Getty Images

A supporter of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a Trump doll during an election night party at a hotel in downtown Phoenix, Arizona on November 8, 2016. Millions of Americans voted November 8th for their new leader in a historic election that will either elevate Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president or hand power to maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / Laura SegallLAURA SEGALL/AFP/Getty Images

A dog is seen during a gathering at a bar as US presidential election results arrive on November 8, 2016 in Mexico City. Millions of Americans voted November 8th for their new leader in a historic election that will either elevate Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president or hand power to maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDOPEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Campaign chairman John Podesta speaks on stage at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Campaign chairman John Podesta leaves the stage after speaking at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People react to the voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People gather in Times Square as they await the results of the presidential election on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Trump was leading the delegate count and popular vote late election night. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 09: An "I voted" sticker lies on the floor at the U.S. elections party hosted by the Aspen Institute Germany at the Baden-Wuerttemberg State Representation on November 9, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Kids rest in the late hours of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Right-wing activists of India's Hindu Sena celebrate the potential victorious outcome for US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the US presidential elections, in New Delhi on November 9, 2016. Euphoric Donald Trump supporters transformed into a sea of "Make America Great Again" hats, shouting "USA" and partying late into the night as the billionaire appeared within reach of victory. / AFP PHOTO / PRAKASH SINGHPRAKASH SINGH/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gather during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - NOVEMBER 08: Supporters of U.S. Independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin cheer him on at an election night party on November 8, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Republican candidate Donald Trump was declared the winner in Utah late in the evening. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Musician Cher is interviewed at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 9, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

People gather around Times Square to view televised results of the US presidential election on November 9, 2016 in New York.
Millions of Americans voted November 8th for their new leader in a historic election that will either elevate Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president or hand power to maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZEDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/AFP/Getty Images

Howard Nizebeth waves a U.S. flag during an Election Day gathering at Rockefeller Center, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: A group of women react as voting results come in at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People watch voting results in front of an American flag at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Brent Peterson of Las Vegas, watches results during an election night watch party hosted by the Nevada GOP, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, at South Point hotel-casino in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cheer during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: An attendee holds up a sign in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that reads "Make America Great Again" during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump watch the results during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer as voting results for Florida come in at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

People cheer as voting results come in at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer as voting results for Florida come in at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer as voting results for Florida come in at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York governor Andrew Cuomo looks on after speaking in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during election night outside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Kena BetancurKENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images

Two Vietnamese students take a selfie with a paper model of the US Republican presidential candidat during an election watch event at the US embassy in Hanoi on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / HOANG DINH NAMHOANG DINH NAM/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer as voting results for Florida come in at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trumps election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

New York governor Andrew Cuomo speaks in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton during election night outside the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Kena BetancurKENA BETANCUR/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Sri Vasamsetti, 22, of Seattle and a supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, watches televised coverage of the US presidential election at the Comet Tavern in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jason RedmondJASON REDMOND/AFP/Getty Images

Two embassy staffs follow the results of the US presidential elections during an election watch event at the US embassy in Hanoi on November 9, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / HOANG DINH NAMHOANG DINH NAM/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: An attendee holds up signs in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Sri Vasamsetti, 22, of Seattle and a supporter of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, watches televised coverage of the US presidential election at the Comet Tavern in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jason RedmondJASON REDMOND/AFP/Getty Images

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: A man sleeps during at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on November 9, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. Americans go to the polls today to choose between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton for president. (Photo by Daniel Munoz/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: People attend an election event at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney on November 9, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. Americans go to the polls today to choose between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton for president. (Photo by Daniel Munoz/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: An attendee holds up a sign in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that reads "Bikers For Trump" during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Emily Lindahl hugs and kisses her daughter Maureen Liccione as voting results for Virginia come in at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

JANESVILLE, WI - NOVEMBER 08: With his wife Janna by his side Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan (R-WI) greets supporters at an election-night rally on November 8, 2016 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Ryan said recently that he would like to remain in his current position as House speaker. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

A guest picks up a cookie depicting Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton prior to watch a live broadcasting of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election results at U.S. Ambassador's residence in Tokyo, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Julio Jacot wears a hat in support of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an election night watch party Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 09: A woman watchs an election board on November 9, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. South Koreans and Americans have been paying close attention to the U.S. presidential race between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump react to Fox News calling Ohio for Trump at the Trump Bar inside Trump Tower in New York City on election night, November 8, 2016.
Millions of Americans voted November 8th for their new leader in a historic election that will either elevate Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first
woman president or hand power to maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People cheer as voting results for Virginia come in at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: A woman wears her anti-Trump cap at a 'Democrats Abroad' function at the Kingston on November 9, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. There has been huge interest in the U.S. Election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Australia, with many people arranging viewing parties around the country to watch the results live. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: Democrat supporters cheer an early poll result at a 'Democrats Abroad' function at the Kingston Hotel on November 9, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. There has been huge interest in the U.S. Election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Australia, with many people arranging viewing parties around the country to watch the results live. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: An attendee holds up a sign in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that reads "Women For Trump" during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

A police officer stands outside Trump Tower in New York City on election day November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

A "Naked Cowboy" performer sings about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump outside Trump Tower in New York City on election day November 8, 2016.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were running neck and neck in early results November 8th as polling stations closed in the eastern United States, with the world waiting anxiously to see who will win the historic White House clash. / AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump watch early results during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

People watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Two women hold their faces as they watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: A man reacts as he watches voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

A police officer stands outside Trump Tower in New York City on election day November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 09: People watch an election broadcasting on November 9, 2016 in Seoul, South Korea. South Koreans and Americans have been paying close attention to the U.S. presidential race between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Three women watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump react as they watch sate by state results unfold on a TV screen during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 09: A man shows off his anti-Donald Trump socks at a 'Democrats Abroad' function at the Kingston Hotel on November 9, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. There has been huge interest in the U.S. Election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in Australia, with many people arranging viewing parties around the country to watch the results live. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: Texan musician Josh T. Pearson watches the results come in at a US election night party at the United States Embassy in the early morning hours on November 9, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls on November 8 to elect the 45th President of the United States. Hillary Clinton represents the Democrats and, if successful, would be the first woman president in American history. Donald Trump represents the Republicans and his campaign has been dogged by bad publicity, despite this the polls show that either of the two contenders could win with the election too close to call. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

A woman with the mask of US presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is seen at a bar in Mexico City where peaople, including US citizens, are gathered as US poll results come in, on November 8, 2016.
Millions of people in the United Stated turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / Pedro PARDOPEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images

A Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's supporter watches result unfold on a screen during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

'Uncle Sam' poses with cardboard cut-outs of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at a US election party organised by the US Consulate General in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh where party-goers watched TV screens beaming results live from across the Atlantic. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday November 9, 2016. See PA story POLITICS President. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People wait for voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People wait for results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Workers prepare the stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will hold her election nigh party at the convemtion center / AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

View of the stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016 where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's election night event is held.
Eager voters crowded into polling stations to choose a new US president Tuesday after a wild and bitter contest between the billionaire populist Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat seeking to become the first woman to win the White House. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 08: The U.S. Captiol is seen November 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Voters go to the polls today for the U.S. presidential election. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 08: The White House is seen November 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Voters go to the polls today for the U.S. presidential election. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Workers vacuum the stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016 where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's election night event is held.
Eager voters crowded into polling stations to choose a new US president Tuesday after a wild and bitter contest between the billionaire populist Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat seeking to become the first woman to win the White House. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

A man speaks into a microphone as he prepare the podium for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton before her election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Media stand on risers below an American flag ahead of Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's event on election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The White House is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016 in Washington,DC. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

The White House is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016 in Washington,DC. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

The White House is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016 in Washington,DC. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

CAVE CREEK, AZ - NOVEMBER 08: Motorists pass campaign signs in front of a polling station on November 8, 2016 in Cave Creek, Arizona. Throughout the country, millions of Americans are casting their votes today for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

The White House in Washington,DC is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

A woman, supporter of the Democrat candidate, shows her ballot before voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

A woman, supporter of the Democrat candidate, shows her ballot before voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

A man, supporter of the Democrat candidate, shows his ballot before voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Latinos vote at a polling station in El Gallo Restaurant on November 8, 2016 in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles, California. In addition to choosing between Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton for President of the United States, Californians are deciding on 17 ballot propositions. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A woman, supporter of the Democrat candidate, thumbs up after voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

Two woman watch news on TV to follow the results of the final day of the US presidential election, on November 8, 2016 in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: A guest clutches a magazine showing a stylized Hillary Clinton and that reads: "Madam President" at the Democrats Abroad U.S. elections party on November 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

People in patriotic top hats take photographs next to cardboard figures depicting Donald Trump the Republican, left, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidates, during the Election Night Party at the US Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Balazs Mohai/MTI via AP)

People prepare the stage for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton before her election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: A guest dressed as Donald Trump (R) clowns with a cardboard effigy of Hillary Clinton at the U.S. elections party at the Bertelsmann Representation on November 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

A man vacuums US national flags on the stage that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will speak later during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JIM WATSONJIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images

A Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's supporter watches result unfold on a screen during election night at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: A supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump watches results during the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

People watch the US election results live at the Sydney University on November 9, 2016. Australian stocks climbed 0.80 percent at the open Wednesday in anticipation of a victory for Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election. / AFP PHOTO / SAEED KHANSAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A Donald Trump supporter wearing a 'Vote Republican' t-shirt gestures during an US election night party at the United States Embassy on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Hillary Clinton represents the Democrats and, if successful, would be the first woman president in American history. Donald Trump represents the Republicans and his campaign has been dogged by bad publicity, despite this the polls show that either of the two contenders could win with the election too close to call. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: A cake in the shape of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's head is displayed at his election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. The cake weighs 40 pounds, and the $7,000 was donated to the campaign. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A guest is pictured wearing a 'Trump / Pence' sticker during a US election night party at the United States Embassy on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Hillary Clinton represents the Democrats and, if successful, would be the first woman president in American history. Donald Trump represents the Republicans and his campaign has been dogged by bad publicity, despite this the polls show that either of the two contenders could win with the election too close to call. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A Democrat holds up a home made anti-Trump sign at the Democrats Abroad US election night party at Marylebone Sports Bar and Grill on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, if elected, would be the first woman president in American history. Clinton is running against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A Democrat dressed as Wonder Woman and her friends celebrate Hillary Clinton winning the state of Vermont at the Democrats Abroad US election night party at Marylebone Sports Bar and Grill on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, if elected, would be the first woman president in American history. Clinton is running against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

People watch elections returns during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A Democrat holds up a home made anti-Trump sign at the Democrats Abroad US election night party at Marylebone Sports Bar and Grill on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, if elected, would be the first woman president in American history. Clinton is running against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

A supporter of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton raises her arms with boxing gloves on during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

REDFIELD, IA - NOVEMBER 08: Voters head to the polling place on November 8, 2016 in Redfield, Iowa. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Democrats dress up including Wonder Woman at the Democrats Abroad US election night party at Marylebone Sports Bar and Grill on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, if elected, would be the first woman president in American history. Clinton is running against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A Democrat at the Democrats Abroad US election night party at Marylebone Sports Bar and Grill on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, if elected, would be the first woman president in American history. Clinton is running against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

WOODWARD, IA - NOVEMBER 08: Iowa voters head to polling locations in expected record numbers on November 8, 2016 in Woodward, Iowa. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Steve Pope/Getty Images)

People watch elections returns during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will hold her election night event at the convention center. / AFP PHOTO / Don EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: A Democrat checks election results on his phone next to a cardboard cut out of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at the Democrats Abroad US election night party at Marylebone Sports Bar and Grill on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Clinton is running against Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

A person photographs the 30 Rockefeller building illuminated in patriotic lights during an Election Night gathering at Rockefeller Center, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: A supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attends the election night event at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

A cake moulded into the shape of Donald Trump's head, and made by Melissa Alt, 24, from New Jersey, delivered to his election night event, billed as the Republican's "victory party" at the Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan, where Trump supporters have gathered to await the presidential election result. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 8, 2016. See PA story POLITICS President. Photo credit should read: David Mercer/PA Wire

People watch elections returns during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will hold her election night event at the convention center. / AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale poses with a cardboard cut-out of Hillary Clinton at a US election party organised by the US Consulate General in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh where party-goers watched TV screens beaming results live from across the Atlantic. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday November 9, 2016. See PA story POLITICS President. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Guests take a selfie at a US election party organised by the US Consulate General in Scotland at the University of Edinburgh where party-goers watched TV screens beaming results live from across the Atlantic. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday November 9, 2016. See PA story POLITICS President. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Two women watch voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Workers prepare the stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will hold her election nigh party at the convemtion center / AFP PHOTO / DON EMMERTDON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Signs in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump read "Hispanics for Trump" at the New York Hilton Midtown on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A screen displaying the election results is seen over the stage that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will speak later during election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People wait for results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: People wait for voting results at Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 08: The White House is seen November 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Voters go to the polls today for the U.S. presidential election. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 08: The U.S. Captiol is seen November 8, 2016 in Washington, DC. Voters go to the polls today for the U.S. presidential election. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

View of the stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016 where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's election night event is held.
Eager voters crowded into polling stations to choose a new US president Tuesday after a wild and bitter contest between the billionaire populist Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat seeking to become the first woman to win the White House. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

Workers vacuum the stage at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016 where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's election night event is held. AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Media stand on risers below an American flag ahead of Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's event on election night at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center November 8, 2016 in New York City. Clinton is running against Republican nominee, Donald J. Trump to be the 45th President of the United States. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

A man speaks into a microphone as he prepare the podium for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton before her election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

The White House is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016 in Washington,DC. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

The White House is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016 in Washington,DC. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

CAVE CREEK, AZ - NOVEMBER 08: Motorists pass campaign signs in front of a polling station on November 8, 2016 in Cave Creek, Arizona. Throughout the country, millions of Americans are casting their votes today for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

The White House is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016 in Washington,DC. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

A woman, supporter of the Democrat candidate, shows her ballot before voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

The White House in Washington,DC is seen during the US presidential election night on November 8, 2016. Millions of Americans turned out Tuesday to decide whether to send Hillary Clinton to the White House as their first woman president or to put their trust in maverick populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / YURI GRIPASYURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images

A woman, supporter of the Democrat candidate, shows her ballot before voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 08: Latinos vote at a polling station in El Gallo Restaurant on November 8, 2016 in the Boyle Heights section of Los Angeles, California. In addition to choosing between Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Hillary Clinton for President of the United States, Californians are deciding on 17 ballot propositions. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A man, supporter of the Democrat candidate, shows his ballot before voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

A woman, supporter of the Democrat candidate, thumbs up after voting during a straw vote organized for the US Presidential elections on November 8, 2016 during the US election night event in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: A guest clutches a magazine showing a stylized Hillary Clinton and that reads: "Madam President" at the Democrats Abroad U.S. elections party on November 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Two woman watch news on TV to follow the results of the final day of the US presidential election, on November 8, 2016 in Abidjan.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / SIA KAMBOUSIA KAMBOU/AFP/Getty Images

People in patriotic top hats take photographs next to cardboard figures depicting Donald Trump the Republican, left, and Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidates, during the Election Night Party at the US Embassy in Budapest, Hungary, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (Balazs Mohai/MTI via AP)

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: A guest dressed as Donald Trump (R) clowns with a cardboard effigy of Hillary Clinton at the U.S. elections party at the Bertelsmann Representation on November 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

People prepare the stage for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton before her election night event at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Jewel SAMADJEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images

Supporters of Democrat candidate, including one wearing a hat bearing colours of the US national flag, attend the US Election Night Celebrations in Switzerland in Geneva, on November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump(2nd R) and his wife Melania fill out their ballots at a polling station in a school during the 2016 presidential elections on November 8, 2016 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / MANDEL NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

A bartender works at Harry's New York Bar in Paris late on November 8, 2016 during a straw vote for US citizens living in France, organized for the US Presidential elections. Expatriate Americans monitor the US election returns at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, which prides itself on having correctly predicted the outcome of US elections all but twice since launching its traditional "straw poll" in 1924. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZPHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images

Supporters of Democrat candidate attend the US Election Night Celebrations in Switzerland in Geneva, on November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: U.S. presidential election campaign buttons lie in a jar at the U.S. elections party at the Bertelsmann Representation on November 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

BERLIN, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 08: Guests Philipp Koerner and Mareike Bake attend the U.S. elections party hosted by the Aspen Institute Germany at the Baden-Wuerttemberg State Representation on November 8, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Many Germans are watching the U.S. elections closely and a majority are hoping Hillary Clinton will defeat Donald Trump. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

People attend a gathering at the Maison de la Radio, the French public service radio broadcaster Radio France's headquarters, to follow the results of the final day of the US presidential election, on November 8, 2016 in Paris. / AFP PHOTO / Thomas SAMSONTHOMAS SAMSON/AFP/Getty Images

PENACOOK, NH - NOVEMBER 8: Hayley Bruneau receives a sticker after casting her vote with son Tayvin Faris, 1, at the Immaculate Conception Church on November 8, 2016, in Penacook, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

NASHUA, NH - NOVEMBER 8: New Hampshire citizens cast their vote at Amherst Street Elementary School on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

NASHUA, NH - NOVEMBER 8: New Hampshire citizens stand in line to cast their vote at Amherst Street Elementary School on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

NASHUA, NH - NOVEMBER 8: New Hampshire citizens rally for their candidates at the polls on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

A man wearing a shirt adorned with skulls gives thumbs up during the US Election Night Celebrations in Switzerland in Geneva, on November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

PENACOOK, NH - NOVEMBER 8: Bev Heath, 82, receives a sticker after casting her vote at the Immaculate Conception Church on November 8, 2016, in Penacook, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

NASHUA, NH - NOVEMBER 8: New Hampshire citizens stand in line to cast their vote at Amherst Street Elementary School on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

PENACOOK, NH - NOVEMBER 8: Bessy Jones, 101 years old, fills out her ballot at the Immaculate Conception Church on November 8, 2016, in Penacook, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

A supporter of Democrat candidate, wearing a hat with colours of the US national flag, poses for a picture during the US Election Night Celebrations in Switzerland in Geneva, on November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

A supporter of Democrat candidate, wearing a hat with colours of the US national flag, is kissed during the US Election Night Celebrations in Switzerland in Geneva, on November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance on November 8, 2016 as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINIFABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

A young visitor takes a photo of a giant cutout of Republican candidate for president Donald Trump in front of the Trump House owned by Lisa Rossi in Youngstown, Pa, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New York Police Officers patrol the area outside Trump Tower on election day November 8, 2016 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

A group of volunteers for Hillary Clinton, from left, Kelley Layton, Steve Haerter, and Joyce DeVane wave to passing traffic on 3rd Street in Neptune Beach, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, near the polling place at the Beaches Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library. (Bob Mack/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: Information leaflets on display at a US election night party at the United States Embassy on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Hillary Clinton represents the Democrats and, if successful, would be the first woman president in American history. Donald Trump represents the Republicans and his campaign has been dogged by bad publicity, despite this the polls show that either of the two contenders could win with the election too close to call. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 08: The American flag is projected on to the United States Embassy during an election night party on November 8, 2016 in London, England. Americans have gone to the polls today, November 8, to elect the 45th President of the United States. Hillary Clinton represents the Democrats and, if successful, would be the first woman president in American history. Donald Trump represents the Republicans and his campaign has been dogged by bad publicity, despite this the polls show that either of the two contenders could win with the election too close to call. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

David Trahan votes while wearing American flag decorated tights at City Hall in San Francisco, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

People cross the street outside the Hilton New York Midtown hotel where US Presidential nominee Donald Trump is holding an election night event in New York, November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEBSAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images

Guest passes and information guides on a table at the US presidential election night party at the US Embassy in London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 8, 2016. See PA story POLITICS President. Photo credit should read: Yui Mok/PA Wire

*** BESTPIX *** PROVO, UT - NOVEMBER 08: A couple shows off their "I Voted" sticker as they leave Wasatch Elementary school after casting their ballot in the presidential election on November 8, 2016 in Provo, Utah. Americans across the nation make their choice for the next president of the United States today. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images)

Voters line up to cast their ballots in the US presidential election at a polling station at Delano Recreation Center in Los Angeles, California, on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / RINGO CHIURINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images

NASHUA, NH - NOVEMBER 8: New Hampshire citizens cast their vote at Amherst Street Elementary School on November 8, 2016, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Americans today will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as they go to the polls to vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Kayana Szymczak/Getty Images)

Ivanka Trump (L) places a sticker on the jacket of her daughter Arabella Rose Kushner watched by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (2nd R) and his wife Melania after voting at a polling station in a school during the 2016 presidential elections on November 8, 2016 in New York. / AFP PHOTO / MANDEL NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 07: former President Bill Clinton speaks before his wife Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during an election eve rally on November 7, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As the historic race for the presidency of the United States comes to a conclusion, both Clinton and her rival Donald Trump are making their last appearances before voting begins tomorrow. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

A worker sreams a US flag at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York on November 8, 2016 where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's election night event is held.
Eager voters crowded into polling stations to choose a new US president Tuesday after a wild and bitter contest between the billionaire populist Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat seeking to become the first woman to win the White House. / AFP PHOTO / Angela WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

A pumpkin with a painted Hillary Clinton logo is seen on the sidewalk on November 8, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. / AFP PHOTO / Ryan McBrideRYAN MCBRIDE/AFP/Getty Images

A member of the US Secret Service Uniformed Division locks a construction gate in the middle of Lafayette Square Park,near the White House as construction has started on the Presidential reviewing stand, November 8, 2016, in Washington, DC. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL J. RICHARDSPAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images

A group of Penn State students march through campus imploring voters to cast their ballots for Hillary Clinton in the presidential election on November 8, 2016 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Ed Cottril, 19, of Canonsburg, PA, a freshman, stands outside the polling location on Penn State University's campus hoping to convince fellow students to vote for Donald Trump in the presidential election on November 8, 2016 in State College, Pennsylvania. Students were experiencing waits of up to 45 minutes to an hour during peak times.(Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Dump trucks filled with sand sit outside of Trump Tower as security is increased in the area on Election Day on November 8, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Counterterrorism police patrol near Trump Tower on Election Day on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Throughout the country, millions of Americans are casting their votes today for either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump to become the 45th president of the United States. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 08: Voters cast their ballots at voting machines at Cheyenne High School on Election Day on November 8, 2016 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 08: Poll worker Jim Callahan (R) uses an American flag to direct voters to available voting machines at a polling station at John W. Bonner Elementary School on Election Day on November 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

A man, dressed in colours of the US national flag, speaks to a journalist outside the Harry's New York Bar in Paris on November 8, 2016 where a straw vote for US citizens living in France has been organized for the US Presidential elections. Expatriate Americans monitor the US election returns at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, which prides itself on having correctly predicted the outcome of US elections all but twice since launching its traditional "straw poll" in 1924. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZPHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images

The Netherlands' Minister of Culture Jet Bussemaker, dressed as Hillary Clinton, speaks during the President's Night in Amsterdam, where participants can follow the presidential elections in the United States, on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / ANP / Olaf Kraak / Netherlands OUTOLAF KRAAK/AFP/Getty Images

A woman, dressed in colours of the US national flag, is pictured outside the Harry's New York Bar in Paris on November 8. AFP/Getty Images

CRAWFORDVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Voters arrive at the Wakulla County Polling House on November 8, 2016 in Crawfordville, Florida. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Poll worker Claudia Roberts, with the Leon County Supervisor of Elections office, hand a voter his ballot at the Lafayette Park precinct on November 8, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

A multi-language"Vote Here sign" leads to the voting room as a man who'd just cast his vote steps out on election day at Brooklyn Avenue Elementary School in the primarily Latino East LA neighborhood of Boyle Heights on November 8, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. / AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWNFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 08: A voter marks her ballot at the Leon County Courthouse on November 8, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton (R) and musician Lady Gaga look on as Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a campaign rally at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The midnight rally followed Clinton campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina in the lead up to today's general election. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Ranelle Taylor points to her "I Voted" sticker after voting in the US presidential election at Santa Monica City Hall on November 8, 2016 in Santa Monica, California.
America's future hung in the balance Tuesday as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / Frederic J. BROWNFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 08: Nicolette Janoski displays a sticker after voting on November 8, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Americans across the nation make their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

A picture taken on November 8, 2016, shows the ballot box of the Harry's New York Bar in Paris where a straw vote for US citizens living in France, has been organized for the US Presidential elections. Expatriate Americans monitor the US election returns at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, which prides itself on having correctly predicted the outcome of US elections all but twice since launching its traditional "straw poll" in 1924. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE LOPEZPHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images

Voters head to the polls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on election day November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance Tuesday as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. As the world held its collective breath, Americans were called to make a historic choice between two radically different visions for the most powerful nation on Earth.
/ AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

The liberty bell is seen as voters head to the polls in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on election day November 8, 2016.
America's future hung in the balance Tuesday as millions of eager voters cast ballots to elect Democrat Hillary Clinton as their first woman president, or hand power to the billionaire populist Donald Trump. As the world held its collective breath, Americans were called to make a historic choice between two radically different visions for the most powerful nation on Earth.
/ AFP PHOTO / DOMINICK REUTERDOMINICK REUTER/AFP/Getty Images

Tom Davis reaches for a flag from Judy Lehman as they ride in a pickup truck and put up 108 American flags for Election Day along a street Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Brentwood, Tenn. The flags are installed by the Hillsboro-Brentwood Exchange Club. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 08: Hillary Clinton supporter Jorge Mendez of Glendale, Arizona wears a dress and Hillary Clinton mask while holding a makeshift doll of Donald Trump after voting on November 8, 2016 in Phoenix, United States. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)

A woman looks at the ballot at a polling place at a high school in McLean, Virginia during the US presidential election on November 8, 2016. AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 8: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump departs after voting at the Beckman Hill International School in New York City. After a contentious campaign season, Americans go to the polls today to choose the next president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

Voters cast their ballots at the Sutton town hall in the US presidential election November 8, 2016 in Sutton, New Hampshire. Eager voters crowded into polling stations to choose a new US president Tuesday after a wild and bitter contest between the billionaire populist Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, the Democrat seeking to become the first woman to win the White House. / AFP PHOTO / Ryan McBrideRYAN MCBRIDE/AFP/Getty Images

TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 08: Florida voters mark their ballots at the Leon County Courthouse on November 8, 2016 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wallheiser/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Microphones stand on stage where Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton will give her election night address on November 8, 2016 at the Javits Center in New York City. Both Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump are scheduled to hold election night events in Manhattan. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Melania Trump, wife of Republician presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives with her husband(not seen) at a polling station in New York to cast his ballot in the presidential election November 8, 2016. AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump casts his vote on Election Day at PS 59 November 8, 2016 in New York City. Trump's marathon final two days of campaigning marched through 10 cities in two days, stretching into Election Day. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

A voter fills his ballot in the US presidential election at a polling station in Temple City, California, on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / RINGO CHIURINGO CHIU/AFP/Getty Images

Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during a campaign rally at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh North Carolina. With less than 24 hours until Election Day in the United States, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump departs after voting at the Beckman Hill International School in New York City. After a contentious campaign season, Americans go to the polls today to choose the next president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

OAKMONT, PA - NOVEMBER 8: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton cookies are on sale at the Oakmont Bakery on November 8, 2016 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Trump leads the cookie-purchase tally with 63% of the purchases, with a total of 2609 Trump cookies and 1512 Hillary cookies sold as of election day as Americans go to the polls to decide on their next president. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Musician Lady Gaga performs during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The midnight rally followed Clinton campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina in the lead up to today's general election. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) greets Lady Gaga backstage after a campaign rally at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh North Carolina. With one day to go until election day, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Republician presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives at a polling station in New York to cast his ballot in the presidential election November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Robyn BeckROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena November 7, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. With less than 24 hours until Election Day in the United States, Trump and his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, are campaigning in key battleground states that each must win to take the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***

SARASOTA, FL - NOVEMBER 07: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump holds up a rubber mask of himself during a campaign rally in the Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds November 7, 2016 in Sarasota, Florida. With less than 24 hours until Election Day in the United States, Trump and his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, are campaigning in key battleground states that each must win to take the White House. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

An Iraqi man follows the US presidential elections on television at his home in Baghdad on November 8, 2016. Almost half the population of the Middle East and North Africa would abstain if given the right to vote in the US presidential election, an opinion poll revealed on November 3.
/ AFP PHOTO / SABAH ARARSABAH ARAR/AFP/Getty Images

TOPSHOT - People cast their votes for US president November 8, 2016, at Centerville High School, in Centreville, Virginia.
Polling stations opened Tuesday as the first ballots were cast in the long-awaited election pitting Hillary Clinton against Donald Trump. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL J. RICHARDSPAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images

Voters wait in line in front of a polling station to cast their ballots in the US presidential election in Scottsdale, Arizona on November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Laura SEGALLLAURA SEGALL/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 8: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump departs after voting at the Beckman Hill International School in New York City. After a contentious campaign season, Americans go to the polls today to choose the next president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 8: People arrive to vote at the Beckman Hill International School in New York City. . After a contentious campaign season, Americans go to the polls today to choose the next president of the United States. (Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Getty Images)

A "representative" in a mock election of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (C) pretends to weep November 08, 2016 following the outcome of a street popularity ballot in Kenya's lakeside town of Kisumu, in which Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton emerged the winner. Sentiment at the lakeside town and the country at large appeared to remain strong in favour of US' Democratic party, whose outgoing President, Barack Obama is considered a son given his father's Kenyan heritage, more so at Kogelo, about 60 kilomtres from Kisumu, the birthplace of his father, Obama Snr. / AFP PHOTO / TONY KARUMBATONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images

Republician presidential nominee Donald Trump waves he leaves after voting in the presidential election at a polling station in New York, November 8, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Robyn BeckROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images

A "representative" in a mock election of US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pretends to weep November 08, 2016 following the outcome of a street popularity ballot in Kenya's lakeside town of Kisumu, in which Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton emerged the winner. Sentiment at the lakeside town and the country at large appeared to remain strong in favour of US' Democratic party, whose outgoing President, Barack Obama is considered a son given his father's Kenyan heritage, more so at Kogelo, about 60 kilomtres from Kisumu, the birthplace of his father, Obama Snr. / AFP PHOTO / TONY KARUMBATONY KARUMBA/AFP/Getty Images

Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and her husband former U.S. President Bill Clinton greet supporters after voting at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School on November 8, 2016 in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton cast her ballot in the presidential election as the rest of America goes to the polls to decide between her and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 08: A voter looks at a sample ballot as he waits in line at a polling location on November 8, 2016 Kansas City, Missouri. Americans will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton today as they vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 08: Voters wait in line to cast their ballots on November 8, 2016 Kansas City, Missouri. Americans will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton today as they vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Whitney Curtis/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Last minute preparations are being made for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trumps' election night party at Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Today Americans will head to the polls and vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

MANCHESTER, NH - NOVEMBER 08: An early morning voter casts her vote at the Bishop Leo E. O'Neil Youth Center on November 8, 2016 in Manchester, New Hampshire. Voters will choose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump for president, as well as important races for Congress and Senate. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

CHAPPAQUA, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Huma Abedin, aide to Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, walks to the motorcade after Hillary voted at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School on November 8, 2016 in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton cast her ballot in the presidential election as the rest of America goes to the polls to decide between her and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

CHAPPAQUA, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton greets supporters after voting at Douglas Grafflin Elementary School on November 8, 2016 in Chappaqua, New York. Hillary Clinton cast her ballot in the presidential election as the rest of America goes to the polls to decide between her and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

OAKMONT, PA - NOVEMBER 8: A Hillary Clinton cookie is prepared before sale at the Oakmont Bakery on November 8, 2016 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Trump leads the cookie-purchase tally with 63% of the purchases, with a total of 2609 Trump cookies and 1512 Hillary cookies sold as of election day as Americans go to the polls to decide on their next president. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

OAKMONT, PA - NOVEMBER 8: Donald Trump cookies are on sale at the Oakmont Bakery on November 8, 2016 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Trump leads the cookie-purchase tally with 63% of the purchases, with a total of 2609 Trump cookies and 1512 Hillary cookies sold as of election day as Americans go to the polls to decide on their next president. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

OAKMONT, PA - NOVEMBER 8: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton cookies are on sale at the Oakmont Bakery on November 8, 2016 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Trump leads the cookie-purchase tally with 63% of the purchases, with a total of 2609 Trump cookies and 1512 Hillary cookies sold as of election day as Americans go to the polls to decide on their next president. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton (L) greets supporters after casting her vote in Chappaqua, New York on November 8, 2016.
After an exhausting, wild, bitter, and sometimes sordid campaign, Americans finally began voting Tuesday for a new president: either the billionaire populist Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, seeking to become the first woman to win the White House. / AFP PHOTO / EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZEDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/AFP/Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 08: The stage is set for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trumps' election night party at Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan on November 8, 2016 in New York City. Today Americans will head to the polls and vote for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

The White House as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 in Washington. After nearly two years of bitterness and rancor, America will elect its 45th president today, making Hillary Clinton the nation's first female commander in chief or choosing billionaire businessman Donald Trump, whose volatile campaign has upended U.S. politics. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 8: People wait in line to vote at a polling site at Public School 261, November 8, 2016 in New York City. Citizens of the United States will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 8: People vote at a polling site at Public School 261, November 8, 2016 in New York City. Citizens of the United States will choose between Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

People wait in line to vote at a poll station inside of a fire station in Arlington, Virginia on November 8, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDSANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images

ALEXANDRIA, VA - NOVEMBER 08: Voters wait in-line for casting their ballots outside a polling place on Election Day November 8, 2016 in Alexandria, Virginia. Americans across the nation are picking their choice for the next president of the United States. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

People wait in line to vote at a poll station inside of a fire station in Arlington, Virginia on November 8, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDSANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images

People wait in line to vote at a poll station in Arlington, Virginia on November 8, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDSANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images

People arrive to a poll station to vote in Arlington, Virginia on November 8, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDSANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images

People arrive to a poll station where Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is expected to vote in Chappaqua on November 08, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / EDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZEDUARDO MUNOZ ALVAREZ/AFP/Getty Images

People vote at the Brooklyn Museum polling station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on November 8, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

People vote at the Brooklyn Museum polling station in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on November 8, 2016.
With an anxious world watching, Americans began voting Tuesday on whether to send the first female president or a volatile populist tycoon to the White House. The kickoff marks the end to a campaign like no other -- exhausting, often bitter -- as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump presented radically different visions of how to lead the world's greatest power. / AFP PHOTO / ANGELA WEISSANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

A man takes pictures of traditional Russian wooden nesting dolls, Matryoshka dolls, depicting US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, US President Barack Obama and former US presidents at a gift shop in central Moscow on November 8, 2016.
A nervous world turned its gaze to America's 200 million-strong electorate November 8, 2016 as it chooses whether to send the first female president or a populist property tycoon to the White House. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVKIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images

Traditional Russian wooden nesting dolls, Matryoshka dolls, depicting Russia's President Vladimir Putin, US Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump are seen on sale at a gift shop in central Moscow on November 8, 2016.
A nervous world turned its gaze to America's 200 million-strong electorate November 8, 2016 as it chooses whether to send the first female president or a populist property tycoon to the White House. / AFP PHOTO / Kirill KUDRYAVTSEVKIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty Images

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Musicians Jon Bon Jovi (L) and Lady Gaga perform during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The midnight rally followed Clinton campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina in the lead up to today's general election. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

WHITE PLAINS, NY - NOVEMBER 08: Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) and her husband former U.S. President Bill Clinton arrive at Westchester County Airport on November 8, 2016 in White Plains, New York. Hillary Clinton wrapped up her campaign by greeting hundreds of supporters at the Westchester County Airport after campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina in the lead up to today's general election. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

RALEIGH, NC - NOVEMBER 08: Musician Lady Gaga performs during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at North Carolina State University on November 8, 2016 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The midnight rally followed Clinton campaigning in Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina in the lead up to today's general election. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, center, is joined on stage by first lady Michelle Obama, left, President Barack Obama, second from left, Chelsea Clinton, second from right, and former President Bill Clinton, right, after speaking at a rally at Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Madonna sings a song as she campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during a surprise performance at Washington Square Park in New York, Monday, Nov. 7, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

US Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump checks his watch to see if it is election day as he addresses the final rally of his 2016 presidential campaign at Devos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 7, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / JEFF KOWALSKYJEFF KOWALSKY/AFP/Getty Images

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 08: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses supporters during a campaign rally on November 8, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With less than 24 hours until Election Day in the United States, Trump and his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, are campaigning in key battleground states that each must win to take the White House. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 08: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump leaves his final campaign rally on November 8, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With less than 24 hours until Election Day in the United States, Trump and his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, are campaigning in key battleground states that each must win to take the White House. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 08: Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump leaves his final campaign rally on November 8, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With less than 24 hours until Election Day in the United States, Trump and his opponent, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, are campaigning in key battleground states that each must win to take the White House. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump holds a LGBT rainbow Pride flag given to him by supporter Max Nowak during a campaign rally at the Bank of Colorado Arena on the campus of University of Northern Colorado October 30, 2016 in Greeley, Colorado. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 5, 2016 shows US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking during a rally in Charleston, West Virginia. AFP/Getty Images

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 27, 2014 shows Donald Trump at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon in Washington, DC, on May 27, 2014. AFP/Getty Images

Yet it is telling that not all have embraced the role. Hillary Clinton was deeply sceptical about being First Lady and generated controversy by suggesting a successful career woman should have ambitions beyond dinner parties or pet projects. "I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas, but what I decided to do was fulfil my profession which I entered before my husband was in public life," she said. Her reward was a flood of letters, including one which accused her of "insulting" American motherhood and another labelling her the Anti-Christ.

Nor was Michelle Obama initially gung-ho about joining her husband in Washington. With two daughters at school, she gave serious consideration to remaining at the family home in Chicago. However, this was deemed a breach of protocol and so she moved to the White House in time for her husband's inauguration.

With so much else that is unconventional about Trump as a politician, it seems unlikely that Melania's reluctance to uproot to the White House will have negative impact. That's assuming she does in the end up sticks.

If she continues to drag her heels and stay in New York, it will be come to be perceived as a grievous slight against the institution of the president.

"It strikes me that Melania is a creature of habit, and the upheaval of moving to Washington was too much at this time, but the enormous privilege of living in the White House would be hard to overlook for too long," Kate Anderson Brower, author of First Women: The Grace and the Power of America's Modern First Ladies told the Washington Post.

"The protocol is you just do it. You just make it work."

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